Columbus wound up outshooting Anaheim 13-9 and dominating other metrics, according to Natural Stat Trick. The Blue Jackets finished the first with 5-on-5 edges in attempted shots (21-13, 61.8%), shots on goal (11-5, 68.8%), scoring chances (12-7, 63.2%), high-danger chances (7-4, 63.6%) and expected goals (1.22-0.72).

They're preparing to face the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.come Arena, where last season's matchup was a one-sided night for the home side. Elvis Merzlikins will start in net for the Blue Jackets (5-5-2),